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Tom Blow

Lucy Bronze criticises Lionesses snub after being named on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Barcelona defender Lucy Bronze has criticised the Ballon d'Or organisers for not including England hero Keira Walsh on their 20-person shortlist for the women's award.

France Football, who organise the annual honour, announced their men's and women's shortlists on Friday evening. They also confirmed the nominees for the Kopa Trophy and Yashin Trophy, awarded to the best youngster and goalkeeper respectively.

Bronze was one of three Lionesses to be nominated for the women's Ballon d'Or alongside Chelsea defender Millie Bright and Arsenal forward Beth Mead. Yet the former runner-up was disappointed not to see Manchester City midfielder Walsh not make the shortlist.

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